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Inferior Vena Cava Filter Retrieval: Simple to Complex
Retrievable inferior vena cava filters were designed to provide mechanical prophylaxis from pulmonary embolism with the intent for retrieval once no...
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Successful retrieval of tip-embedded inferior vena cava filter using a modified forceps technique: case report
BackgroundThe retrieval of inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is essential for preventing complications associated with the device. Advanced techniques...
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Perforation of the Duodenum by an Inferior Vena Cava Filter: a Potential Long-Term Complication in the Medical Device Era
The perforation of the duodenum is a rare complication of inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement. The aim of this report is to highlight the...
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Temporary inferior vena cava filters factors associated with non-removal
ObjectivesInferior vena cava filter (IVCF) placement is indicated when there is a deep vein thrombosis and/or a pulmonary embolism and a...
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Acute caval thrombosis leading to obstructive shock in the early post insertion period of an inferior vena cava filter: a case report and literature review
BackgroundObstructive shock is extremely rare in clinical practice and is caused by acute blood flow obstruction in the central vessels of either the...
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Collapse of inferior vena cava during complex filter retrieval with consequent intra-procedural systemic hypotension and bradycardia: a case report
BackgroundProlonged dwelling time of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters has been shown to increase the need for the use of complex IVC filter retrieval...
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Post-traumatic giant thrombosis of inferior vena cava induced right-sided blunt traumatic diaphragmatic injury: a case report
BackgroundInferior vena cava thrombosis is a severe disease as it carries a higher risk of develo** pulmonary embolism associated with a high...
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Incidentally Discovered Double Inferior Vena Cava During Retroperitoneal Lymphadenectomy for an Ovarian Cancer Patient: A Case Report
IntroductionCongenital anomalies of the inferior vena cava are rare. Double inferior vena cava is present in 1– 3% of the general population and can...
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Surgical management of renal cell carcinoma with subhepatic inferior vena cava tumor thrombus: a case report and review of the literature
BackgroundRenal cell carcinomas are the most common form of kidney cancer in adults. In addition to metastasizing in lungs, soft tissues, bones, and...
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Safety and efficacy of the VenaTech™ Retrievable inferior vena cava filter: a first-in-man single-center prospective study
BackgroundVenous thromboembolism (VTE) is a frequent condition worldwide, associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Though its primary...
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Predictors of endobronchial forceps utilization for inferior vena cava filter retrieval: when snare retrieval fails
BackgroundEndobronchial forceps are commonly used for complex IVC filter removal and after initial attempts at IVC filter retrieval with a snare have...
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Efficacy and safety of pre-operative insertion of inferior vena cava filter in patients undergoing bariatric surgery: a systematic review
Prophylactic placement of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters prior to performing bariatric surgery is an intervention of unclear safety and efficacy...
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Classification System for Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Appearance Following Percutaneous IVC Filter Retrieval
ObjectiveThere is no classification system for describing inferior vena cava (IVC) injuries. The objective of this study was to develop a...
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Increased incidence of venous thromboembolism associated with inferior vena cava filter placement in patients diagnosed with isolated calf deep vein thrombosis after intracranial hemorrhage or intracranial operation
In this study, we sought to investigate the effectiveness of inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement in reducing the incidence of venous...
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Outcome of anticoagulation with rivaroxaban in patients with non-retrieved inferior vena cava filters for the prevention of filter thrombosis: a retrospective cohort study
BackgroundNon-retrieved inferior vena cava filter (IVCF) is associated with some severe complications, such as filter thrombosis. The aim of this...
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Detecting and Characterizing Inferior Vena Cava Filters on Abdominal Computed Tomography with Data-Driven Computational Frameworks
Two data-driven algorithms were developed for detecting and characterizing Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters on abdominal computed tomography to...
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Risk Factors and Management of Blunt Inferior Vena Cava Injury: A Retrospective Study
BackgroundTraumatic inferior vena cava (IVC) injuries are uncommon, but the mortality rate remains high at 38–70%. To date, most studies on traumatic...
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Feasibility of Endovascular Recanalization in Post-Thrombotic Syndrome of Intentionally Interrupted Inferior Vena Cava
PurposeSurgical plication of inferior vena cava was commonly used until the 1980s for prevention of pulmonary embolism, associated with high...
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A case of postoperative pancreatitis in patients with renal cell carcinoma with an inferior vena cava tumor thrombus treated by presurgical lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab
Pancreatic injury is a rare, but noted complication of nephrectomy. We report a case involving a 56-year-old man who presented with cT3bN0M0 left...
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Safety and efficacy of inferior vena cava filter retrieval: a 5-year single center retrospective review from a tertiary care center
BackgroundInferior vena cava (IVC) filter retrieval is typically accomplished with standard snare technique. When this fails, more advanced...